Art with Anna

Through free workshops with Sydenham Library’s artist in residence Anna Arianova, children and young people explored painting, drawing and collaborative art projects, building creative confidence and developing new skills in a welcoming community space.

Rhyme Time and Story Time

Across all four libraries, our free Rhyme Time and Story Time sessions brought children and families together to enjoy songs, stories and shared reading, supporting early language development and a lifelong love of books.

In the Bag of Stars

The 2025 Imagined Worlds Creative Writing Competition celebrated emerging writers from across London, culminating in a showcase event and the launch of In the Bag of Stars, the first publication from Calico Press featuring winning entries and work from our Teens Creative Writing Club.